Trump honors 9/11 victims at Pentagon ceremony marking 25th anniversary

President Donald Trump participated in a ceremony on September 11, 2024, to honor the victims of the terrorist attacks that occurred 25 years earlier. The event was held at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York City and was attended by federal, state and local officials, first‑responders, and families of those killed. In his remarks, President Trump recalled the nearly 3,000 lives lost, describing the attacks as “the darkest day in our nation’s history,” and emphasized the resilience of the American people and the ongoing commitment to counterterrorism.

The ceremony included the laying of a wreath, a moment of silence, and a fly‑over by military aircraft, mirroring traditions observed in previous anniversaries. Officials highlighted the importance of remembering the victims while supporting the survivors and first‑responders who continue to bear the event’s physical and emotional toll. The observance concluded with a pledge to uphold the values of liberty and unity that were reaffirmed in the wake of the attacks.